The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-09-03

face with big, red handkerchief, this is
dretful tryin' weather for slim people. You
are gettin' old, and 1 s'pose you have your
slim feelin' days?"
"No," answered the widow, shortly.
''That is-I'm hardly ever SICK" she added
in milder tone, as she thought of Tim
othy's broad acres.
'It's dretful hard to have Becky Jane
| drop off jest now. l shall never find an
other partner like her. not if l hunt a
| thousand years. suppose you know how
to carry on the butter and egg business,
and can milk and churn, and amt afraid to
do chores round the house and barn, Mis-
Rounds?"
80, certainly" said the widow, 81 was
brought up to do all kinds of work"
THAT'S the talk. I've got farm with
five thousand dollars all stocked, beside a
nice little bit in the bank agin rainy day,
and it all come by hard knocks. Now, if
you think you can manage real savin', and
not hev thing go to waste, will pay you
fair wages, and you can come TO- morrer."
every WELL" answered the widow, ~
will be on hand bright and early"
80, come nigh forgittin'l l don't s'pose
you hey emmy objections to buildin' the
fires, and splittin' the kindlin' wood, and
goin' after the cows, and holm the garden,
hev youl Becky Jane alters did sech
work, instead of gaddin' round among the
neighbors.'
so, no indeed!' said the widow, with a
smile upon her lips, and peculiar glitter
in her sharp, black eyes, mot at all.
always enjoy doing such work"
"Well," said Timothy, with sigh of re-
lief, 81 guess this pesky matter is all set
led nd do will AL
keys and show you over the house and barn
and pint out the woodpile I'm goin' up
stairs to lay down and take nap. I've got
a dretful feelin in my stummuck."
"Really, Mr.. Gee" said the widow, sew
eral months later. 81 can not imagine how
you have managed to accumulate so much
property with your reckless style of living
Tea and coffee and sugar on the table every
day, with white bread and butter, to say
nothing Of meat and baked beans twice a
week. 1t is none of my business, but am
quite sure, if you keep on in this way, you
will come TO want"
"Well, now, il you don't beat all ~ said
Timothy, admringly. Becky Jane want
nowhere alongside OF you to manage sharp;
and thought she was treasure. Why, it
amt cost me but two dollars a week to
maintain my whole family, ever sence
you've been here, and you think you can
save little on that, eh'"
certainly. There is no need of using tea
or coffee. Hot water, sweetened with
molasses, and skim milk, is much moro
wholesome; and corn cakes are much
cheaper than flour biscuit. In fact, Mr.
Gee, have been surprised at your extrav-
agance"
4" know" said Timothy, anxiously, sand
Dollie, my oldest GAL was tellin' me she
had got to hev a new dress, and the four
boys wanted new suits, and collars, and
things How much will it all cost! Two
dollars-three dollars'-
mot cent" answered the widow. GAS
if there wasn't enough old garments in this
house to be made over, without cutting up
new cloth for growing children. Mr.. Gee,
knowing, as you do, my economical habits,
l am actually offended that you should pro-
pose snch a thing"
"Well, if you amt jewell" cried the
delighted Timothy. "With a woman like
you in the house to manage things, can
save up five hundred dollars year. clean
money"
Eyes, but have just got letter from
my brother. He has sent for me, and l
must go away the first of next month"
go awayP gasped Timothy. 80, no,
you mustn't! 1t would jest ruin mel To
pull up stakes now, when things are run
ming so smooth. l can't think of such a
thing"
''It's hard, Timothy. and 1 hate to leave
you and the dear children. But feel that
my only brother has the first claim on me-"
and the widow sighed deeply and felt for
her pocket-handkerchief.
30 Lordl" groaned Timothy. 30, dear!
This is worse than losin' Becky Jane. /
oh what dretful happy man your husband
must hev been"
Eyes, Timothy" and the widow wiped
away an imaginary tear" / was always
very devoted to my beloved Philander, and
made him prudent partner"
"Sartain. OIL How should like
to be in his shoes-ahem-not exactly that
ut-ah-take his place in your affections
in short-Mis' Rounds, will you take
Becky James placed" cried Timothy, des-
perately, and he sank down in a splint-bot
toned rocker and wiped the perspiration
from his face.
But the widow shook her head.
"Jehosaphat! you amt goin' to say no2
l amt bad lookin' critter, and I've got
property, and l don'tsee what more you can
want"
"Yes, Timothy; but it is no use to discuss
the matter. l shall live and die, faithful to
dear Philander's memory"
But can't you give reasons" persisted
Timothy.
Eyes, | can give reason, and 1 don't
know but l had better speak plainly. l do
like and respect you, Timothy, but you are
such an extravagant, wasteful man, l am
afraid, If 1 married you, should end my
days in the poorhouse"
LA" said Timothy, in relieved tone,
'if that's the only reason, guess we can
manage somehow. You can hev everything
your own way.'
mo, Timothy, there is only one condition
under which 1 would consent to marry you,
and that is''-
"What!" queried Timothy, anxiously.
'That yon make your property all over
into my hands the day we are married. so
that it may never be squandered."
"Hoorah'' shouted Timothy, and he
clasped the widow in his arms. '"Tis a
bargain, and l will harness up old Doll, and
we will go right up to New Hampshire, and
buy license and be merried this very after
noon.n
ave had better see the lawyer firstn
suggested the widow.
"Well, we must get spliced between now